In 2373, it was encountered by the Federation starship, USS Voyager, when EnsignHarry Kim opened fire on the ship, claiming a tetryon surge he had detected was a method of charging weapons. After a short battle with the Nerada , Kim was relieved of duty pending investigation. It eventually turned out that he was being manipulated by the Taresians, enemies of the Nasari. (VOY: "Favorite Son")